China allots $7b each to three new VC funds to invest in 'hard tech'

China allots $7b each to three new VC funds to invest in 'hard tech'

FILE PHOTO: Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture taken February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Illustration/File Photo

China on Friday launched three venture capital funds to invest in “hard technology” areas, state broadcaster CCTV reported.

The capital contribution plans for the funds have been finalised, each with more than 50 billion yuan ($7.14 billion), according to the report.

Hard technology refers to areas including semiconductors over “soft” technology such as internet services.

Reuters

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